#freight-market-analysis
(13 articles)Top Freight Forwarders 2026: Ocean vs Air Revenue Rankings
This article presents a data-driven ranking of the global freight forwarding industry's leading players in 2026, segmenting performance across ocean and air modalities. Freight forwarding remains a cr
U.S. Rail Freight Surges 7% YoY on Manufacturing Strength
U.S. rail freight volumes demonstrated robust growth for the week ending June 27, with total traffic reaching 525,474 carloads and intermodal units—a 7% increase compared to the same week last year. T
Air & Ocean Freight Market Outlook 2025: Key Trends for Shippers
CEVA Logistics has published a comprehensive market outlook for air and ocean freight in 2025, providing critical guidance for supply chain professionals navigating an evolving transportation landscap
Container Shipping Rates: New Barometer for Global Trade
Container shipping rates have emerged as a critical real-time indicator of global economic health, rivaling traditional economic metrics like GDP revisions and purchasing manager indices. The price of
Freight Market Analyst Donald Broughton Dies Unexpectedly
Donald Broughton, a highly respected freight market analyst and founder of Broughton Capital, passed away unexpectedly on May 30 at his home. Broughton was widely recognized as one of the most authori
Intermodal Freight Market Projected to Reach $206.69B
The intermodal freight transportation market is experiencing significant growth, with projections indicating the market will reach USD 206.69 billion. This expansion reflects broader industry trends t
Freight Costs Hit Multi-Year Highs: What Supply Chain Leaders Need to Know
ITS Logistics has issued a warning that freight costs are climbing to multi-year highs, signaling intensifying pressure across the transportation and logistics sector. This escalation reflects a confl
Freight Capacity Plummets, Prices Skyrocket in April Market
In April, the freight market experienced a dramatic contraction in available capacity paired with sharp price increases, signaling a fundamental shift in carrier dynamics and shipper costs. This capac
Hormuz Crisis Strains Freight Markets as Q2 Begins
Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints—are creating immediate strain on global freight markets as supply chains head into Q2. According to
Q1 Results Signal Weak Road Freight Recovery for Logistics Giants
Q1 financial results from Europe's major logistics providers reveal that the road freight sector remains significantly weaker than anticipated, signaling continued market headwinds despite earlier ind
Transport Stocks Show Resilience Amid Industry Headwinds
Zacks Investment Research has identified three transportation and logistics service providers that warrant investor attention, even as the broader transport sector faces operational headwinds. The res
Ocean Shipping Statistics & Market Trends Worldwide
This Statista report compiles comprehensive statistics and factual data on ocean shipping on a worldwide scale. The resource serves as a reference point for supply chain professionals seeking to under
European Road Freight 2026: Market Outlook & Capacity Trends
Upply's outlook analysis examines structural trends and market dynamics shaping European road freight transport heading into 2026. The forecast addresses capacity constraints, demand pressures, and re